South Korea is a small nation, located on the southern half of a peninsula between China and Japan. It is an economic leader among Asian countries, with ones of the worldĺs fastest growing industrial economies. Korea was divided into North and South Korea following World War II. Many people, particularly in South Korea, want to reunite the peninsula. However, political unrest and economic crisis in North Korea make reunification difficult. Korea is well known for its ceramics, especially Celadon, a bluish green porcelain.Full-Color Photographs, Maps, Index, Glossary, Timeline, Table of Contents, Bibliography, Further Reading List, Recipes, Famous People, Sights to See, Flag, National Anthem, Currency, Fun Facts, Websites, 80 Pages, 7 x 10.